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RE: Mid-Late June Osa/Corcovado, Tortuguero or Both?

by bellefonte 01 June 2012

Thanks for the quick responses, wiremu, jaguarman_corcovado, SoloHobo. We are visiting friends and house-sitting in the Montezuma area,…
Mid-Late June Osa/Corcovado, Tortuguero or Both?

by bellefonte 01 June 2012

Hi folks! Have about 10 days free in mid-to-late June. Considering doing Osa/Corcovado or Tortuguero or both. Considerations: - com…
RE: 10 days itinerary

by Dhaze 01 June 2012

Hola! I was recently traveling in Costa Rica for the 3rd time and met with a group of Europeans that had used and recommended this…
Osa vs Monteverde vs Cahuita National Park

by iicee 31 May 2012

I have 10 days...and I am thinking of covering San Jose and 1 or 2 of the more remote nature areas. I've listed the 3 areas that I am…
RE: Where to purchase Cuba tourist visa in San Jose, CR

by peloblanco 31 May 2012

I have flown on TACA on several occasions and they have always had the Visa for me as part of my picking up the ticket. I would be surprise…
RE: Where to purchase Cuba tourist visa in San Jose, CR

by johnabbotsford 31 May 2012

Sorry I can't help Des. if you have been told direct by TACA that they now no longer supply the TC? - I +think+ Chef reported last time…
Re: Where to purchase Cuba tourist visa in San Jose, CR

by Desdemona8 31 May 2012

I'm flying on Taca and they do not have the visa for you.
10 days itinerary

by iicee 31 May 2012

Wow, this will be my first time in Costa Rica. Planning to go end of June to July. Is there any suggestion about what types of clothes,…
Arenal area vs. Monteverde area with kindergartener

by larryhanauer 31 May 2012

Great advice on Manuel Antonio vs. Corcovado with a kindergartener in tow over Xmas break. We will go to MA. Thanks for the insights.…
RE: Where to purchase Cuba tourist visa in San Jose, CR

by johnabbotsford 31 May 2012

Des what airline are you flying? - unlike from say Mexico not all south/central american airlines supply the TC. LAN being the prime example…
RE: Where to purchase Cuba tourist visa in San Jose, CR

by peloblanco 31 May 2012

It will be available for you at the airport. It would be difficult to leave for Cuba on any airlines I know of without having it thrust…
Where to purchase Cuba tourist visa in San Jose, CR

by Desdemona8 31 May 2012

I'm staying in Costa Rica and will travel to Cuba from there. Does anyone know if it is possible to get the visa for Cuba at the airport?…
Re: Plane tickets to Havana

by Altahabana 30 May 2012

Some comments. +Mexico City+ 1. Most days there are three non-stops from Mexico City on *Interjet* (budget Mexican carrier), *AeroMexi…
Re: Boquete Spanish school and Panama with kids

by panamajoules 30 May 2012

Hola Dr. Niki, Yes, sometimes it's cheaper to go through Costa Rica, but you really have to do your research and compare the costs at…
Re: 10 days trip to Costa Rica in June

by RandallScottJPG 30 May 2012

Not a lot of Scuba diving in Costa Rica. Herradura Divers is one of few on Central Pacific side and closes from May to November. They…
RE: Bus from Alajuela to Montezuma

by ceecee25 29 May 2012

Not at all, thank you so much Gary! It's as you say, most places say to get on at the Coca Cola station in San Jose, but I didn't see…
RE: More Dangerous South East Asia or Central America?

by extragon 29 May 2012

My personal experience: held up at gunpoint in Honduras, mugged in Belize, bag snatched in Malaysia, without actual violence. There are…
Re: Which Hostel in San Jose?

by Packeye 29 May 2012

I have stayed at both Pangea and Gaudys. They are definitely both completely opposite, but I had a good experience at both. Gaudys…
RE: 18 days in Costa rica

by ketchum8620 29 May 2012

Cool I have those Salomons and Five Fingers. I'll leave the Mountaineering boots at home and decide about rubber boots when we get there.…
Re: Itinerary advice (CR, Nicaragua, Panama)

by outanamez 29 May 2012

+No need to stay in Masaya, stay in Granada, or even Rivas if need be.+ Good to know. We just picked Masaya for something different.…
RE: Itinerary advice (CR, Nicaragua, Panama)

by SoloHobo 29 May 2012

No need to stay in Masaya, stay in Granada, or even Rivas if need be. I was thinking, you may want to take Tica Bus from San Jose to…
Re: Itinerary advice (CR, Nicaragua, Panama)

by outanamez 29 May 2012

Thanks so much for your suggestions! +Alajuela, CR (2 night) Why, no need to spend anytime in or around here or San Jose+ A place afte…
Re: Which Hostel in San Jose?

by WildSunshine 29 May 2012

I backpacked Central America solo and stayed at Casa Yoses :) It's SOOO clean and has free internet--though there are a lot of beds to…
RE: Itinerary advice (CR, Nicaragua, Panama)

by SoloHobo 29 May 2012

Alajuela, CR (2 night) *Why, no need to spend anytime in or around here or San Jose* Ometepe, Nicaragua (2 nights) * How are you getting…
RE: Mountain Biking Spain

by spottedpony 29 May 2012

OK, Andalucia is huge... We will be in Madrid for several days, then maybe Seville (although this is currently on our chopping block due…